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MCQ On Network Architecture

Q1. Client–Server architecture is based on— SSC CHSL – 2022.
  1. Centralized computing
  2. Distributed computing
  3. Peer control
  4. Multi-level cache

Answer: a, Centralized computing

Solution: Client–Server architecture uses a central server to manage data and resources.

Q2. In which network architecture are all computers considered equal? SSC CGL – 2021.
  1. Client–Server
  2. Peer-to-Peer
  3. Distributed Server
  4. Star Network

Answer: b, Peer-to-Peer

Solution: In P2P, every device has equal status and can share resources directly.

Q3. In Client–Server architecture, a client— GATE – 2019.
  1. Stores all data
  2. Requests services
  3. Controls the network
  4. Acts as a firewall

Answer: b, Requests services

Solution: Client devices send service requests to the central server.

Q4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Peer-to-Peer architecture? NIELIT O Level – 2020.
  1. No central server
  2. Equal role of devices
  3. Centralized database
  4. Direct resource sharing

Answer: c, Centralized database

Solution: P2P networks do not have central storage or control.

Q5. Example of Client–Server architecture is— RRB NTPC – 2019.
  1. Torrent network
  2. Email system
  3. Bluetooth sharing
  4. Walkie-talkie

Answer: b, Email system

Solution: Emails use a central server to send, receive, and store messages.

Q6. Peer-to-Peer architecture is mainly used for— IBPS IT Officer – 2020.
  1. Centralized backup
  2. File sharing
  3. Database replication
  4. Virtualization

Answer: b, File sharing

Solution: P2P networks allow direct file sharing without a server.

Q7. Which is an advantage of Client–Server architecture? UP Police Computer Operator – 2021.
  1. No server required
  2. Low security
  3. Easy central management
  4. No need of administrators

Answer: c, Easy central management

Solution: Client–Server networks offer centralized control and management.

Q8. In Client–Server architecture, the server— MCA Entrance – 2020.
  1. Initiates all requests
  2. Only stores passwords
  3. Provides services to clients
  4. Works offline

Answer: c, Provides services to clients

Solution: Servers offer computing, data, and services to clients.

Q9. Peer-to-Peer architecture is suitable for— Delhi University – 2019.
  1. Large enterprises
  2. High security banking networks
  3. Small LANs
  4. None of these

Answer: c, Small LANs

Solution: P2P works best for small networks with low security needs.

Q10. A system in which each node can act as both client and server is known as— UGC NET – 2018.
  1. Hybrid network
  2. Client–Server network
  3. Peer-to-Peer network
  4. Host-Terminal network

Answer: c, Peer-to-Peer network

Solution: In P2P, every node has equal capability to serve or request.